The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayman S PDK (13 - 16)
€ 84,500

€ 66,900

€ 84,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 21.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 4.8 inches taller than the Porsche Cayman S.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche Cayman S
55.8
74.1
81.7
51
70.9
77.9
74.1 in
Width
70.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.8 in
Height
51 in
113.1
194.4
97.4
172.4
194.4 in
Length
172.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche Cayman S
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
1135 lb
26.54 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche Cayman S
C218
Generation
981C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche Cayman S
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
321 hp
at 7400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
402 hp
321 hp
Porsche Cayman S
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
443 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman S
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche Cayman S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman S
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
10.64 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche Cayman S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
25 mpg
29 mpg
Porsche Cayman S
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
38 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
518 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
518 mi
497 mi
Porsche Cayman S
Environmental Impact
181.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
181.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
Porsche Cayman S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Porsche Cayman S
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
595 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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